Hi everyone,
I am very new to all this! So please bear with me.
I recently took on a 4yr old Yorkie bitch called Minnie. The lady I got her from said she was 'miniture' but now from what I have been reading it seems that miniture ones are not real!? To be honest my main question here is the average life span and how do I tell if she is too small and more prone to health probs? As of yet she has not been to the vet, but we are going on Saturday for a micro chip so then I should know her actual weight. I would guess at 4lbs tho, as I also have a Chihuahua who is 5.5lbs and Minnie is smaller than her, but I also think she's under weight. I have just been reading that the small ones don't last long, but by no means could I fit her in a teacup! Im all just a bit confused about it. On wiki it says 'teacup' only last 7 yrs ish. But how small is a teacup one? Basically I don't want her to die!
I know I shouldn't look at it that way and should enjoy the time I do have her - but anyone who has lost a dog knows it's not always that easy! I lost my beautiful Whippet Tia in April and it's been awful. I still cry everyday about her! I know death happens and with 3 dogs and 8 cats - I know im in for it! I would just like little Minnie to be here for as long as possible. Anyway am ranting on now! If anyone can help me to clear up the teacup thing I would really appreciate it! I was told Minnie was not bred from as she never got big enough to do so. I don't really understand that either now
Help! Amy & Minnie
